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Watch VideoAmajita star Tylon Smith has the attributes to be a really top-class defender, says Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker feels Amajita star Tylon Smith’s time will come due to his “immense talent”.

Sport Soccer PSL
Zaahier Adams|Published

Many, many doors . . . like overseas . . . flying open for Amajita U20 Afcon hero Tylon Smith

Amajita have qualified for the Fifa U20 World Cup in Chile later this year, which will be yet another shop window for defender Tylon Smith to parade his skills.

Sport Soccer Africa
Zaahier Adams|Published

Smythe-Lowe not in a hurry to move to greener pastures after success with Amajita at Under -20 Afcon

Amajita No 1 Fletcher Symthe-Lowe says he'll continue to hone his craft before thinking about moving to bigger clubs after a triumphant outing with Amjita at the Africa Youth Championship.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoHugo Broos encourages South Africa's Under-20 heroes to aim for Bafana Bafana selection

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos extends an invitation to South Africa’s Under-20 champions, urging them to seize their opportunity for national team selection after their historic CAF victory.

Sport Soccer
Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoAmajita's journey: What happened to South Africa's Under-20 class of 1997?

History was made as Amajita claimed their first CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations title. But what became of the 1997 team that reached the final? Discover the journeys of these players and their impact on South African football.

Sport Soccer
Lunga Biyela|Published

Smith, Smythe-Lowe and April shone for Amajita in Egypt at U20 Afcon

Amajita trio - Tylon Smith, Fletcher Smythe-Lowe and Shakeel April - ensured that the SA U20 men's team pulled off a successful campaign at the African Youth Championship in Egypt on Sunday night.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Youth football is on the rise in SA as Amajita finally win Afcon

Amajita coach Raymond Mdaka has lauded the impact that league's such as DStv Diski Challenge has played in making sure that his team finally wins the Africa Youth Championship.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Mihlali Baleka|Published

South Africa crowned African kings for the first time after beating Morocco in U20 Afcon final

SA U20 men's team won the Africa Youth Championships for the first time in history after beating Morroco 1-0 in the final at the 30 June Stadium on Sunday evening!

Sport Soccer Africa
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Watch VideoAshley Makhanya reflects on SA’s 1997 Afcon U20 final as Amajita gear up for Morocco title decider

Ashley Makhanya shares his memories of the intense atmosphere during the 1997 Africa Youth Championships final as South Africa's Amajita prepare to face Morocco in this year's Afcon showdown, aiming for glory at the Cairo International Stadium.

Sport Soccer Africa
Mihlali Baleka|Published

SA’s Amajita hope to fly against Nigeria’s Eagles in Afcon U20 semi-final

Amajita have coach Raymond Mdaka and his technical team to thank for their preparations, having also won the Cosafa Championship to qualify for Afcon, which is held in Egypt.

Sport Soccer Bafana
Mihlali Baleka|Published

Mdaka leads Amajita back to the world stage with Afcon heroics

Amajita's thrilling extra-time victory over DR Congo secures their place in the FIFA U20 World Cup, marking a significant milestone for South African football

Sport Soccer
Smiso Msomi|Published

Thabang Mahlangu's late strike sends Amajita to U20 AFCON semis, FIFA U20 World Cup

Amajita's thrilling 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in extra time secures their place in the semi-finals of the U20 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup.

Sport Soccer
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoMdaka backs Amajita to compete without Mbokazi at Afcon

SA U20 men's national team coach Raymond Mdaka says his team will have to compete without Mbekezeli Mbokazi at the Africa Youth Championships in Egypt.

Sport Soccer Africa
Mihlali Baleka|Published